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Explore/Triceps

Bar Pushdown

Also called V-bar pushdown, Straight-bar pushdown

CableIsolationEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary

Works

Triceps

You need

Cable station

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How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Elbows fixed at your sides
  2. 2Lock out fully at the bottom
  3. 3Slow on the way up

Most common mistake

Elbows swinging forward on every rep.

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Research
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 76
Target tension · 35%5/5
Loaded stretch · 25%2/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%4/5
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